STARSOF THE WEEKLZ1Jasmin Panoho for enthusiastic engagement with Algebra.Teagan Ellis for helping others in the class with their work.Kaitlin Lucas for showing excellent self directed learning.Kiara Baker for showing excellent self directed learning.Jack Sloan for working hard on your Maths.

ValuesRespectful: Elye MayResponsible: Kyaan Stanaway

LZ2Sofia Thornton for making such a positive and cheerful start to Term 4.Becky Hydes for improvement in Reading and Writing and caring for others.Jenna-Marie Bell for using interesting adjectives in her writing.

LZ3Kassidy Boucher for having a 'can do' attitude towards all new learning.Brooklyn Mayn for great efforts and attitude towards her learning.Jack Killeen for a great start to Term 4.

Values​Resilience: Oscar CornesResilience: Rosalee YoungResponsible: Olivia Hogefjord​LZ4Easton Opperman for great effort in his learning.Cooper Gray for making a fantastic recycled robot.Caleb Upperton for making a huge effort in reading.Jaxon Gillard for giving 100% this first week. Quade Rowley for listening well in class this week.

From the Principal's PenThis term has started with excitement building for our Agriculture Day. This is a wonderful and significant day for our community. We hope to see all our families there. In Term 4 we have a learning focus on environment - "Reduce, Re-use, Re-cycle". Students are completing a number of projects. We have been donated a leaf cutter bee house by New World, Albany. These bees are excellent for pollination and do not sting. Classes will be creating gardens and auditing our rubbish as well as a range of other activities.

FarewellThis term we sadly say farewell to three staff members.

Terry Clarence has been connected to this school for many years. Her children went to school here and she was involved in many Agriculture Days. She has worked tirelessly as a teacher aide, supporting students and teachers. She is moving to a more full time position in Early Childhood Education. We will miss her and wish her all the best.

Tracy Wall has been working as a teacher aide at Dairy Flat School for three years. She has also assisted in the office. Tracy has supported teachers and students and has a wealth of experience in Special education. Tracy is also moving to a more full time position in Early Childhood Education. We will miss her and wish her all the best.

Jo Cheriton, our wonderful office manager, is heading south and leaving our community. We will miss her terribly. She is the first link to many parents and knows all things. She is able to answer the most obscure questions. Jo has been a strong support to me as well as all staff, students and parents. Her calm, unflappable efficiency is outstanding. Jo has worked hard, often putting in additional hours to ensure all our systems are working well. Since she started five years ago the role has grown. In fact we now need two people to manage all the work in the office. Jo is heading for a new adventure in life. Her last day at school will be the 3rd November. We will be holding a farewell assembly for Jo at 1.45pm on Friday 3rd November. All the best Jo. We will miss you.

Debbie Marshall​Principal

School NoticesPLEASE NOTE THERE WILL BE NO NEWSLETTER NEXT WEEK - WEEK 2 OF TERM 4. ANY IMPORTANT NOTICES WILL BE SENT OUT AS A NEWSFLASH BY THE OFFICE AT THE END OF DAY.

No school this Monday 23rd October due to Labour Day.Also please note, Monday 30th October is a normal school day (the Monday after Ag Day).

Term 4 is a sunhat term - please ensure your child has a named school hat at school everyday (these can now be purchased at the office for $15 each).

Kids for KidsKids for Kids tickets are available to purchase from Ticketmaster. Our concert is on Monday November 6th at the Bruce Mason Centre. Please note that there are NO ticket sales through the school.

​Swimbus/Skills4lifeThis will be offered again this term. Please see attached letter and hard copy went home Week 10 of Term 3.This programme comes highly recommended by Dairy Flat School.We have run it for the last 5 years and the children have all improved their water skills and swimming.Your child would receive 8 lessons for just $46. They cater for children of all skill levels from beginners to experts who learn lifesaving skills.

Ag Day NoticesAg Day

Chicken diaries due into the office Tuesday by 9am.

only 1 chicken per cage, per child will be judged

chickens must come to school in a suitable cage so that chickens can be seen by the judge eg: cat cage

water/food needs to come with chicken

block construction needs to be in the hall by Friday 27th before 9am

models need to be on a tray

ensure your child has all necessary items for their indoor displays at school in the morning of Friday 27th ready to put together.

Lamb for Lamb Spit on Ag Day - desperate plea! URGENT!Ag Day is in desperate need for one more lamb for the spit. Country Meat Processors are booked for this Friday (20 October) at 9am. If you have a lamb you could donate (preferably maximum of one year old), please contact Sarah Lloyd URGENTLY candslloyd@gmail.com or 021916242 We can pick the lamb up from you if needed on Thursday night or Friday morning.

Remember to check the school website under the AG day heading or the folder in the office foyer for all your AG day information.

AG Day Updates:

White Elephant:Time to start saving your precious goods to donate to the AG Day White Elephant stall;· Books, toys and games. Soft toys. · Small appliances and household items in working condition.· Clothes and shoes. · Small MacDonald's type toys are okay because then everyone can come away with something!· NOTHING broken, rusty, with parts missing etc. No oil column or gas heaters. No bedding/curtains/cushions.Drop off times to the school hall: Monday 23 October 2–4pm only. Or Tuesday 24 to Friday 27 anytime during school hours.Any questions or queries regarding the White Elephant please contact Susan Kitchen susankitchen86@gmail.com or Sarah Lloyd candslloyd@gmail.com or contact the school PTA dairyflatschoolpta@gmail.com

Parent Rosters:Parents please check your emails re: roster allocations. If you have not received an email (or not yet replied) please contact agdayrosters2017@gmail.com with your childs name, your name, a contact phone number for you on Ag Day and a likely time you can help. Set-up up Friday 27 October: If you have any time free to help on Friday 27:

White Elephant always need helpers to sort and lay out items, please turn up at the hall anytime during school hours.

Tent and table set up helpers, please turn up between 3 and 5pm to help move items into place!

Eggs:Eggs needed for Bacon & Eggs – from Tuesday 24, please bring in eggs to the school office. Empty egg cartons are currently available in the office for you to take and fill and return!

Where to go on Ag Day:Map attached for lamb, calf, goat, chicken, scarecrows, planters. A reminder Block Construction needs to be taken to the hall on Friday 27 October. Programme attached for Ag Day.Please note, eftpos and cash out at the large open windows at the office by the lamb spit (the office is out of bounds all day so please only go to the open office window near the lamb spit). ​Please do try and bring coins and cash with you too for the games and raffles etc.​First aid at the office window also.

Ag Day Dates for Your DiaryPlease see attachment below.

Ag Day Cake StallIt's that time of year again, time to pull out those delicious recipes and bake something scrummy for our ever popular cake stall!Next Tuesday each family will be sent home a cake box to fill and deliver to the school staff room on either Friday afternoon 27th Oct or first thing Saturday morning 28th Oct.If you would like extra boxes there will be spares available in the office. If you would like any further information please contact Erin Travers bubbzandems@gmail.com or 021 215 3035

Sports Notices​Term 4 School Football FundamentalsComing up in Term 4, School Football Fundamentals at Dairy Flat School. Thursdays 2.55pm-3.55pm. For more information go to www.hbcafc.org.nz or email mauricio@hbcaf.org.nz

Kelly SportsIt's not too late in enrol for Term 4 Kelly Sports. This Term we are doing Athletics, Touch, Volleyball and Cricket. Hope to see you all there for some Fun in the Sun! Dairy Flat School. Term 4 Thursdays 3.10pm See attachment below or email hbc@kellysports.co.nz for more information.

Community NoticesWainui School Ag Day and Country Fair - TOMORROW. 492 Waitoki Road, Wainui. Breakfast from 7.30am, Official opening 9.15am Live music, games, raffles.

Snowplanet Term 4 ProgrammeWe are launching 2 Open Schools Snowsports Programmes, Mondays and Sundays. Any child from any school can join and learn how to ski or snowboard for a very discounted price! Please see attachment below.

KidsLinkOur next seminar topic is ‘Who’s in Charge’ - Wednesday 25th October. 7pm - 9pm. We have a fantastic presenter who will be speaking on setting boundaries around parents and children relationships. Giving helpful tips and some good quality information. Book online: kidslink.co.nz/events or phone kidslink 09 959 0531

Thinking CapsHelp your child's maths confidence grow with Thinking Caps! This term we will be covering fractions, decimals and percentages. Small group sizes, tailored to your child's needs. Book online at www.thinkingcaps.co.nz or call 09 424 3536 for more information.

Coast Kids is a fun, lighted after school club where we play games, tell stories, create art and crafts all with bible based values. We are on every Friday during the term, $5 per session, $40 for the term or $80 for a family for a term.

Orewa Surf Life Saving Club Registration day THIS Sunday 15th October at Orewa Surf Club 10am-12pm. From 3 years old upwards, come along and find out about our club sport and lifesaving. For more info about the club view www.orewasurfclub.co.nz

Marrzipan DramaIs your child shy? Do they feel intimidated by the idea of public speaking and performance? Do they sometimes find it difficult to make eye contact? Do they just need dedicated time per week to just be CRAZY?! Come and join the revolutionary self-confidence programme - Marrzipan! We run awesome classes at school, which focus on key life skills and public speaking ability.We play fun engaging games and perform at the end of term once to parents and once to the school. All scripts are original, engaging, educational and HILARIOUS. You can sign your child up for a Trial Lesson via our website www.marrzipandrama.co.nz(we have contact numbers on there too, should you prefer to talk to a human!)